| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $240.72 | 6.548% | $256.4823 | $256.48 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.49 | 4.579% | $216.991 | $216.99 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.73 | 11.791% | $177.4459 | $177.45 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.95 | 3.232% | $75.3077 | $75.31 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.77 | 13.208% | $187.6649 | $187.66 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.77 | 11.510% | $259.5618 | $259.56 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.49 | 11.463% | $275.8598 | $275.86 | $275.85 | $275.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,325.92 | $1,449.3134 | $1,449.31 | $1,449.30 | $1,449.40 | |